ADD Truths – ADD Myths Eliminated
In reality ADD can be manifested in many forms: from the quiet to the overly chatty from those almost afraid to speak up to those completely disinterested in responding to conversations and even the most physically active to a silent brooding type thus diagnosing ADD may be difficult at times. However some obvious signs of diagnosing ADD are present for the keen observer: these include checking for a person with limited ability to focus stay attentive for a period of time inability to remember things and individual suffering low self esteem those tuning out of a conversation to those persons being extremely disorganized.
Some of the disadvantages a person with ADD can suffer include not being able to follow conversations being incapable of functioning in a structured manner and limited attention span which typcially results in their having arrested mental development so school work is adversely affected as project deadlines are seldom met due to lack of time management or ability to manage personal belongings and tasks with an organized outlook and timekeeping.
Symptoms of ADD also include an inordinate lack of energy increased laziness giving more importance to others being underassertive and downright doormats to being too polite and avoiding crowded places as a result of being excessively shy therefore socially withdrawn even as ADDers do manage to build bonds a few times though not always.
ADD in girls is largely overlooked as this species is assumed be naturally shy and therefore ADDer girls can be left untreated for a long time which is a bad thing. From quiteness that is not actually demureness to excessive humility that is misinterpreted over politeness ADD affected girls are very sensitive and react emotionally to criticism struggling to cope with life in a silent way and oft times being stressed by this too. However their ADHD counterparts are considerably less affected by tiredness or stress factors such as caused by criticism and therefore sail through life effortlessly while the ADD affected girls suffer in silence and sometimes retreat into a shell as a result.
To help a person with ADD it is important to understand that girls affected by this disorder are not only emotional but also prone to being overly impulsive sensitive and hyperactive whether they are extroverts or introverts. This raises their normal stress levels which need to be managed through various techniques that can be taught to them at early on in life to prevent and control the condition from causing them longterm developmental damage or limiting their life as an adult. It is referred to as the revival time to regroup as ADDers attempt to collect themselves after an emotionally turbulent time by way of these methods. Even everloving parents can be the cause of sending ADD affected girls to the deep end with critical examination of their actions and remarks focussing on their mistakes such as lack of intelligent action getting low grades displaying less than ideal behaviour ro making wrong decisions that do not appeal to the grownups which can all deflate the affected individual. This kind of criticism must be avoided by wellmeaning parents as it can be damaging to the ADD affected girl and a preferable way to dealing with their wards is to offer constructive criticism with advise on practical ways to improve instead of negative commentary that can be damaging to the child’s dignity.
Focusing on a girl’s particular asset or skill in a particular field or task is preferable to simply criticising an ADD affected child as whatever limited enthusiasm and motivation the girl may have is lost as a consequence of feelings of worthlessness that creep in with the criticism of elders. Appreciating finer points boosting their morale and giving positive feedback on their good performance in school is a better and more affective way to get ADD affected girls to develop into confident and worthy individuals.
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